1. (a) Except as otherwise provided by federal law, income that an individual earns for:

   1. (1) employment in a paid internship;
   2. (2) employment in a work based learning course (as defined in IC 20-43-8-0.7 ; or

   3. (3) paid postsecondary work experience that allows the individual to apply for a related apprenticeship (as defined by IC 20-43-8-0.3 );

      may not be considered as a resource, asset, or income in determining an applicant's or recipient's eligibility for SNAP assistance.

2. (b) The division shall apply for any plan amendment, waiver, or any other federal approval necessary to implement this section. Upon approval, the division shall implement this section not later than thirty
3. (30) days from receipt of the federal approval.

As added by P.L.14-2020, SEC.5.